Funding opportunities of the TRA Individuals, Institutions and Societies
We support your third-party funding application from the idea to networking, start-ups and service to the application!
- Idea: Use TRA-specific calls, programs and events.
- Network: find cooperation partners, develop & discuss ideas in workshops
- Start-up: Start projects & apply for (financial/ideal) funding
- Service: Application advice for TRA and third-party funding
- Application: Project support and contact to specific consulting and service institutions
For more information on our support options:
Calls
Programme
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)
The DFG offers a variety of funding programs, such as Single Grants (SBH), Packet Proposals and Research Units (FOR), Independent Junior Research Groups (ENP), Research Training Groups (GRK), Priority Programs (SPP), Collaborative Research Centers (SFB)/Transregios (TRR), and Clusters of Excellence (EXC).
European Research Council (ERC)
Talented young scientists* (2 to 7 years after PhD), advanced scientists* (7-12 years after PhD), established and leading research leaders who want to build a research team can apply for the ERC Starting Grant, ERC Consolidator Grant or ERC Advanced Grant. Other funding opportunities: ERC Proof of Concept, ERC Synergy Grant.
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
The MSCA is one of the most important funding programs of the European Union for the training of young scientists. It funds excellent research and innovation by researchers from all fields at all career stages as well as interdisciplinary research collaborations.
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Network
With its questions, the TRA Individuals and Societies connects various actors from the faculties of the University of Bonn and existing research institutions, such as the Forum Internationale Wissenschaft, the 'Forschungskolleg normative Gesellschaftsgrundlagen', the International Center for Philosophy, the Graduate School NRW Digitale Gesellschaft and many others.
Build your idea and your network: Workshops
Take advantage of TRA's networking and exchange opportunities, as well as our other support during the various stages of your external funding application.
Funding can include, for example, funds for workshops and networking events:
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Kick-off meetings: brainstorming on the content direction of the project and the appropriate third-party funding format.
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Open workshops/panels: finding collaborative partners for the application process
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Workshops/Retreats for the preparation of your third-party funding application
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Create your idea: Event Grants
Our funding can include, for example, the financing of a workshop or networking event
- to stimulate brainstorming about the appropriate third-party funding program for your idea.
- finding cooperation partners for your third-party funding proposal.
- to advance the preparation of your third-party funding proposal.
Focus: Promote inter/transdisciplinary research activities that address the goals of TRA Individuals and Societies.
Start your project: Project Grants
Our support can also include
- the employment of student/research assistants and - in special cases - of scientific staff to support you in the preparation of your third-party funding application.
- other research needs, such as travel or event costs for the preparation of your third-party funding application.
Focus: Funding of inter-/transdisciplinary research projects that address the goals of TRA Individuals and Societies.
Things to know: funding opportunities, specifications,...
Applications may be submitted by members of TRA Individuals and Societies by September 1 for the following fiscal year and by March 1 for the current fiscal year and are subject to the availability of funds. Funds are subject to annuality, longer periods and short-term funding are available upon request. Approval decisions are made by the TRA Individuals and Societies Steering Committee based on project content and availability of funds. At least two faculties or a strategic cooperation partner of the University of Bonn must be involved in an application. Further information can be found in our financial guide.
Application for TRA Individuals and Societies
An application includes the application form (cf. eCampus) and a project outline, in which the project content and the inter/transdisciplinary orientation are described, as well as the extent to which the goals of TRA Individuals and Societies are addressed. It also contains information on the intended outcome, a time plan and a budget. The overall scope is based on the project and the amount of funding requested.
Please contact our TRA manager for more information (e.g., procedures, application guidance, funding lines, etc.) before submitting your application.
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The TRA Individuals and Societies offers you
- individual application advice on TRA Individuals and Societies funding opportunities
- initial consultations on third-party funding programs
- support during your project
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Specific consulting and service offerings for research funding (Division 7.1)
You have a project idea and are now looking for a funding opportunity? You are already planning the application for a research project and need support? You are already leading a project and have questions about the financial processing? You are involved in a collaborative project and need a cooperation agreement? The department 7.1 Förderberatung will be happy to advise and support you!
Further consulting and service offers of the University of Bonn
Transfer Center enaCom
Mediator, translator and catalyst between science and participants outside science - goal: to make research results available for the benefit of society
Service Center Research Data Management
Support of the FDM throughout the entire research process - from the planning and application of research projects to the publication and archiving of research data
Equal Opportunity
Offers, initiatives, measures and support programs that specifically contribute to the promotion of diversity, participation and equal opportunities, as well as enable individual and needs-based support
Argelander Program: Early career scientists
The Argelander Program supports you on your way to a scientific career after your PhD. The various funding lines offer you the opportunity to sharpen your international profile and expand your scientific network.
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More about the TRA Individuals and Societies
About the TRA Individuals and Societies
Learn more about goals and the organization of the transdisciplinary research area.